LIVE footage of active bushfires will be beamed from remote areas into command centres via Elon Musk’s Starlink satellites through cutting-edge upgrades to NSW’s fleet of fire trucks. Some 5000 trucks will be equipped within three years with vehicle-as-a-node technology,…
THE community Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) awards continue to deliver great results within our community. Craig Partridge, Principal at Seaham Public School told News Of The Area, “Seaham Public School continues to be a proud member of the Positive…
AUSTRALIANS want to see power prices as the top priority for any energy reforms as the rising cost of living sparks a shift in the nation’s appetite for change. Less than a year out from a federal election, an Ipsos…
A BRAND new and state-of-the-art amenities building has been officially opened at Yulong Oval, Medowie. Designed in consultation with Port Hunter Touch Football, Medowie Football Club, and Medowie Cricket Club, the $2.6 million facility features modern amenities to cater to…
FORMER deputy mayor Paul Le Mottee has announced his candidacy for Mayor of Port Stephens. Mr Le Mottee was first elected to Council in 2012, however did not contest the 2021 local government election due to an issue with his…
TENS of thousands of Australian children are finding it hard to find a place to call home even after seeking professional help. A lack of funding for affordable homes and frontline support services is exacerbating an already dire housing landscape,…
AN INQUIRY will explore the impact of Renewable Energy Zones (REZs) on rural and regional communities and industries in New South Wales. The Upper House committee for regional New South Wales will examine the impacts of REZs and large scale…
ALL public transport buses across Port Stephens and the Myall Coast are now fitted with smart technology so customers can view reliable timetable information and real-time trip updates. Over recent months, GPS tracking devices and automatic passenger counting systems have…
GAZING at the night sky, a tapestry of twinkling diamonds, has ignited curiosity and wonder since the dawn of humankind. Stars have guided travellers, inspired artists, and fuelled both scientific inquiry and fantastical beliefs. But two distinct fields have emerged…
NEW Port Stephens Optical owners Tania and Wayne have been in the optical industry for over 30 years. Following the recent retirement of previous owners Neil and Margaret Kearns, Tania and Wayne have added the Medowie and Tanilba Bay locations…